Choosing a London Serviced Office – Central or Suburban?

04/03/2010

London has the largest choice of serviced office space available to rent within the UK and the diverse locations on offer across the capital ensure even the most specific space requirements can be met.

The first choice many clients seeking office space in London need to consider is whether to base their business in the centre of town or out towards the suburbs. Both options have their own benefits and drawbacks which are outlined below:

Central London

Choice of prestigious business addresses available e.g. The Gherkin and Canary Wharf

Wider choice of different settings to choose from – whether it be Grade II listed buildings right through to the very modern complex

Convenient for clients and suppliers (depending on your industry of course)

Excellent public transport links across the West End and City

Office rental rates are higher when compared to similar space on the outskirts of the capital

Intense competition for the most sought after office spaces can lead to increased lead times

Access into Central London can be difficult by road - and not forgetting the Congestion Charge

Suburban London

Rental prices are much more affordable compared to those in the centre

Option to rent space on dedicated business parks

More viable options available for those clients with larger serviced office space requirements

Greater London business addresses sometimes lack the prestige that their Central London counterparts enjoy

Lack of suitable choice for clients seeking an office in certain parts of Greater London

Not ideal for staff and clients based on the other side of town

Once you have made your decision on your office location, you are halfway there to selecting the perfect office for your business.

Abbey Business Centres operate four business centres across Central London – St Paul’s, Canary Wharf, The Gherkin and Victoria – as well as their serviced office space near Heathrow Airport.

To find out more about choosing the right London office space location for your business or to arrange a viewing of any of our London business centres, call 0800 634 6346 today or email info@abbeyoffices.com.